used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
capstannounUS /ˈkæpstən/
a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
CroftnounUS /krɔːft/
a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
Hai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hai!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
JASONnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
set afire or burning
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
the force of workers available
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
motur
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From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
MouthpiecenounUS /ˈmaʊθpiːs/
a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
rock-faced
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From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
in or at the place that
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
windlassnounUS /ˈwɪndləs/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading The platform sank slowly, carrying him downward inside a rock-faced shaft, which ended in a dimly lighted chamber, where blue men strained about a capstan and windlass by means of which the primitive lift was controlled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He jerked upon it, released it, and stood waiting with hands clenched as though in impatience, until there rose slowly into sight a platform, upon which he stepped.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
wrenchingadjectiveUS /ˈrentʃɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading JASON TAKES THE TRAIL At another door he stopped, wrenching it open and laying hands upon a cord that hung within it.
Zitu
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From this reading The Mouthpiece of Zitu requires a motur and one to drive it," Croft addressed the man in charge.
